Receptionist & Communications Officer - Droylsden, United Kingdom - Droylsden Academy

Droylsden Academy

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Receptionist/Communications Officer - Droylsden Academy

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Receptionist/Communications Officer May 2023

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Application Procedure

In compliance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, CVs will not be accepted.

Advertised:
Friday 12th May 2023 Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 7th June 2023

Interview Date:
Interviews to be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Safer Recruitment

Equal Opportunities

The Tame River Educational Trust believes that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all.

All people who work and study in our schools have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

The schools within the Tame River Educational Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Job description

The Tame River Educational Trust and Droylsden Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Title:
Receptionist/Communications Officer

Reporting to:
Student Support Manager

The normal working hours shall be 36 hours a week, plus 3 weeks to be worked in the holidays at the direction of your line manager, and such additional hours as are necessary for the proper performance of the duties required of this role.

The

Hours & Salary salary for this position will be paid on the NJC Scale E point currently £24,054 - £26,357 full time equivalent salary), the pro-rated salary for this position will be £22,280 - £24,413.

To staff the Academy Reception and act as first point of contact for visitors or enquiries maintaining professional behaviour at all times, modelling the Academy values and foster and maintain positive and effective relationships with parents/carers/students and the wider school community.

As Communications Officer to develop and implement effective external and internal communications, communicating

Role Overview key messages using different platforms to parents/carers/students and the wider school community.

Child Protection and Safeguarding:
Disclosure and Barring Service. It is the post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. You will comply with Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies, and the requirement to report to the Designated
Safeguarding Lead any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children.

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As Receptionist

To welcome and sign visitors in and out of the building in line with Academy procedures
To check and record DBS clearance in line with Academy procedures
To take phone calls and transfer enquiries to the appropriate colleague and/or take messages to pass on
To take messages left on the Academy answer phone and pass messages on to the appropriate member of staff
To keep the reception are clean and tidy and to ensure the appropriate leaflets and literature are available and up to date
To process orders and take deliveries as required
To take delivery of all post and parcels
To oversee the student signing-in book
To produce and display daily student detention list
To manage the booking system for the meeting room

As Communications Officer

Main duties and responsibilities:1. Source news from staff and students for the Academy and Trust websites, social media and newsflash, write and edit copies and, in conjunction with IT make regular posts on the website

Look at new potential platforms of engagement. Ensure social media policy guidelines are followed and kept up to date with industry standards and government legislation
Ensure SIMS has a complete database for student and staff photo permissions that are GDPR compliant
Manage effective communication with parents producing newsletters and ensure the mailing list is updated regularly from SIMS
In conjunction with IT ensure any recruitment is added to the websites and social media platforms.

As a member of staff, you are expected: a.

To safeguard all pupils, promoting their safety, health, and welfare in accordance with school policy, both on the school premises and on school activities elsewhere; b.

To follow and uphold all school policies and be an excellent ambassador for the Trust and Droylsden

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e. To develop self throug